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Only a few places left on: US MARC for beginners a one day workshop on 14 March, at Library Association HQ in London This workshop is specifically designed to present the US MARC format to those conversant with the underlying structure and function of UK MARC. The day will review the practical differences of using US MARC and also explore the wider possibilities that the US MARC format offers. The range of extra fields in US MARC will be considered, with a focus on music as an example, the US MARC authority formats will also be explored practically. How will this event help you? As librarians consider buying new library systems, the question of change to the US MARC format has to be considered, this workshop provides information to inform those decisions. As US MARC becomes more common, it becomes an expected element in the cataloguer's professional competence. Features This course considers both the US MARC Bibliographic format and the US MARC Authority formats. The Authority formats are progressively being used by American systems suppliers to control name and subject authority on their systems. Who will benefit from attending? All professionals involved in the management or creation of data in the UK MARC format or are considering systems upgrades that may involve migration to US MARC. Professionals who are working in an environment where US MARC is to be introduced. Programme 9.00 Registration & coffee 9.30 Welcome & introductions 9.40 Why change from UK MARC? 10.00 Basic differences Coding in US MARC that differs from UK MARC format 10.30 Example 1 Coding to US MARC 11.00 Coffee 11.15 Extending the record - US MARC bibliographic as an integrated format 11.45 Example 2 Recorded music 12.30 Lunch 1.30 Ruminations and feedback 1.45 US MARC - sources and support 2.15 Authority formats in US MARC 2.45 Example 3 Authority 3.00 Tea 3.15 More on authority in US MARC 3.40 Example 4 More on authority 4.10 Feedback on examples 4.20 Review and questions 4.30 Close Trainers: Keith V Trickey and Janet Farrow of Liverpool Business School. Keith and Janet have extensive experience of training in the MARC format and associated professional areas. Places limited to: 30 Fees LA Personal members £120 plus VAT (£21.00) £141.00 LA Institutional members £143 plus VAT (£25.02) £168.02 Non members £168 plus VAT (£29.40) £197.40 LA Student/Unwaged members £25 plus VAT (£4.37) £29.37 How to book To make a confirmed booking simply complete the booking form below and return it by fax to Professional Development on 020 7255 0561. Alternatively, to make a provisional booking please call us on 020 7255 0560, textphone 020 7255 0505, or email [log in to unmask] %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%